Lawmakers get another look at office building project
NORWICH – Design work continues for separating the old jail and sheriff’s building on West Park Place into office buildings, but the start date could be pushed back until the county’s tower project is better defined.
The estimated $2 million office project was tentatively scheduled to begin in late August and be completed early next year. Bids for Chenango County’s $3.5 million communications construction project are expected to be awarded in June.
John Lorence of South New Berlin-based John Snyder Architects asked members of the Chenango County Agricultural, Buildings and Grounds Committee on Tuesday when the county would pull out the 911 Emergency Communications center still housed in the former sheriff’s office.
“There’s a bundle of wires in there about this thick,” he said while holding up his hands in the shape of an average-sized tree trunk. “I wouldn’t want to cut the wrong one.”
Committee Chairman Briggs recommended “if reasonable” to wait on setting a date for demolition until a date for beginning the tower project is better known.
The committee reviewed schematic and three dimensional designs that detailed elevators, staircases, lobbies, offices and other amenities. Plans include exterior and building facade work as well as interior utilities and egress patterns. The architects also provided for variations in office, hallway and bathroom configurations that could be undertaken at a later date.
The project includes the demolition of the century-old jail cells. Additions will be built onto both structures to accommodate a handicapped ramp, a fire proof staircase and an elevator for each. The architects plan to leave a four foot high wall and chimney from the demolished jail structure to outline a courtyard.
Committee member Peter C. Flanagan, D-Preston, asked the architects how the buildings could be made more energy efficient and whether the existing generator would be used to power both buildings.
“I think we’d be foolish to not consider the cost of heating that building,” he said.
In addition to insulating the foundation and new wall structures, architect Snyder said existing windows would be replaced and doors refitted or replaced. But while the existing generator has the capacity to power both buildings, he was uncertain whether it had the switching capacity.
“We’re not inclined to buy another generator or not use the one we have,” said Committee Chairperson Robert D. Briggs, R-Afton.
The four Department of Social Services employees currently working in the former visitation and dormitory spaces would not be disrupted during demolition, Snyder said. However, plans to place eight more employees at the site could be postponed. Briggs suggested that DSS Commissioner Bette Osborne hold off on making the move.
The estimated $2 million office project was tentatively scheduled to begin in late August and be completed early next year. Bids for Chenango County’s $3.5 million communications construction project are expected to be awarded in June.
John Lorence of South New Berlin-based John Snyder Architects asked members of the Chenango County Agricultural, Buildings and Grounds Committee on Tuesday when the county would pull out the 911 Emergency Communications center still housed in the former sheriff’s office.
“There’s a bundle of wires in there about this thick,” he said while holding up his hands in the shape of an average-sized tree trunk. “I wouldn’t want to cut the wrong one.”
Committee Chairman Briggs recommended “if reasonable” to wait on setting a date for demolition until a date for beginning the tower project is better known.
The committee reviewed schematic and three dimensional designs that detailed elevators, staircases, lobbies, offices and other amenities. Plans include exterior and building facade work as well as interior utilities and egress patterns. The architects also provided for variations in office, hallway and bathroom configurations that could be undertaken at a later date.
The project includes the demolition of the century-old jail cells. Additions will be built onto both structures to accommodate a handicapped ramp, a fire proof staircase and an elevator for each. The architects plan to leave a four foot high wall and chimney from the demolished jail structure to outline a courtyard.
Committee member Peter C. Flanagan, D-Preston, asked the architects how the buildings could be made more energy efficient and whether the existing generator would be used to power both buildings.
“I think we’d be foolish to not consider the cost of heating that building,” he said.
In addition to insulating the foundation and new wall structures, architect Snyder said existing windows would be replaced and doors refitted or replaced. But while the existing generator has the capacity to power both buildings, he was uncertain whether it had the switching capacity.
“We’re not inclined to buy another generator or not use the one we have,” said Committee Chairperson Robert D. Briggs, R-Afton.
The four Department of Social Services employees currently working in the former visitation and dormitory spaces would not be disrupted during demolition, Snyder said. However, plans to place eight more employees at the site could be postponed. Briggs suggested that DSS Commissioner Bette Osborne hold off on making the move.
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